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Private Tour for a single Person including Door-to-Door transportation, lunch and entrance fees

From US$200.00

Tour for 5 up to 15 Persons

Private Tour for Groups of 5 up to 15 Persons including door-to-door transportation, entrance fees and lunch

From US$120.00

Overview

Explore two highlights outside of Bogota, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita, on this guided all-day tour from Bogota, which includes roundtrip transport. In addition to exploring subterranean Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, enjoy a visit to the city of Zipaquirá for a traditional Colombian lunch. At Lake Guatavita, a crater lake known for its green color, learn about its connection to the legend of El Dorado.

After being picked up at your hotel, head to Zipaquirá to explore the city’s salt cathedral.

In Zipaquirá, learn about the history of salt in Colombia from your guide, while wandering around the underground Roman Catholic church that’s carved into the walls and ceiling of an abandoned salt mine. Then, enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch (vegetarian option available) in a local eatery in Zipaquirá, known as the “City of Salt.” Afterward, stroll the Plaza de la Independencia and the main square of Zipaquirá with colonial houses.

Following that, head to Lake Guatavita where your guide shares the legend of El Dorado and explains the significance of the green lagoon for Muisca Indians. Then, head to the colonial city of Guatavitá to explore further.

It was an amazing trip with Miguel as the tour guide and Juan, our driver. Both were friendly but very professional.
Climbing up to the Lake Guatavita was a challenge for me and my husband, but Miguel was very patient and encouraging, until at last...More

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844OLIVIA1964

Mexico City, Mexico

254

Reviewed August 31, 2018

Dreamlike church below the mountain and the El Dorado truth.

Both places are amazing and very well kept. The Ziaquira Salt Cathedral is like being in a beautiful dream, you don't need to be catholic to fall in love with the place. The Lake Guatavita tells the true story of El Dorado and show how...More

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Karishma C

52

Reviewed August 14, 2018

Incredible!

This is the kind of tour that makes you appreciate the hard work of people who were around before you.
We took our own cab up, paid for the ear sets and walked along it in our own pace. It was a great mix of...More

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Bill M

Portland, Oregon

64

Reviewed August 6, 2018 via mobile

Amazing tour!!

My daughter and i booked this tour last minute and we weren't sure what to exspect. Right on time a very knowledgeable tour guide was waiting for us in are hotel lobby. We had are own private car with a driver and a tour guide...More

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Dtravis814

Allentown, Pennsylvania

26771

Reviewed April 21, 2018

Perfect day trip for the 4 of us

We visited with some friends and the weather was rainy. As soon as we descended into the caverns it did not matter. 80m below the surface, it will take your breath away. To understand that the mine was still active 100m below are feet was...More